This page contains a range of problem gambling publications:
For hard copies of any of these publications please email the Problem Gambling team at problem.gambling@justice.vic.gov.au stating how many you need. For Gpack email the Youth Action Group at yag@gamblershelp.org.
This publication is intended to provide family members and friends of problem gamblers with information about issues associated with problem gambling, and direct them to support services if appropriate. The resource provides information about problem gambling behaviours and impacts, as well as strategies to protect themselves and their families and to help the problem gambler.
Advice for family and friends [PDF, 570K]
This publication is intended as a self-help guide, and has been produced in thirteen languages other than English. The resource provides information on gambling, its impacts and assistance, including problem gambling and financial counselling. The publication also outlines a range of strategies to help problem gamblers, their friends and family, such as money management and participation in self-exclusion programs.
Strategies for change [PDF, 360K]
This publication provides general advice on legal and financial issues to problem gamblers, their friends and family. The resource encourages those with legal or issues arising from problem gambling to seek professional assistance from a financial counsellor or legal service.
Protection for you and your family [PDF, 107K]
This publication outlines a range of issues related to Electronic Gaming Machines (EGMs), such as chances of winning, setting limits, the design of EGMs and advice on where to seek help.
The pokies: Know the facts [PDF, 268K]
These publications briefly outlines support services available for problem gamblers, their friends and family, including Gambler’s Help Line and face-to-face problem gambling and financial counselling.
Heading towards a gambling problem? [PDF, 114K]
Putting your gambling first? Develop a plan [PDF, 320K]
If gambling has stopped being fun for you and started to feel like a problem, this manual can help. It’s for any person who is spending time and money gambling in a way that it is harmful to them, or is hurting people close to them such as their spouse, friends, family or work colleagues.
You can control your gambling [PDF, 512K]
